Discover New Ross & The Hook Peninsula

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Welcome to New Ross & The Hook Peninsula

A Visit to New Ross County Wexford is a getaway your family will love! The natural beauty, culture, and history of New Ross will attract and delight visitors from around the world. Enjoy New Ross and The Hook Peninsula’s rocky coastline with stunning sea views, browse traditional streets, interesting Irish architecture and listen as local characters tell stories of a time gone by…..New Ross a destination to Work, Visit and Play!

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Things To Do …

Duncannon Fort

Lacken Hill Trail

Booley Bay Beach

Slievecoilltia

Walking Tours

Johnstown Castle

The Barrow Princess

John F Kennedy Arboretum

Carnivan Beach

The Apex

Dollar Bay Beach

Hook Lighthouse

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Dunbrody Maze

Tintern Abbey

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience

Medi-Fit

Abbey Par 3

Solas Croí Eco Spa – Brandon House

Dunbrody Abbey

Passage East Car Ferry

Duncannon Beach

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Eat …

The Wildflower Cafe

Cliff Top Coffee

Barrow Bikes

Jade Garden

Spider O’Brien’s Bar

Coffee Box

Mannions Farm Shop

Kings Bay Inn

10 Nine

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Lin Garden & KK Pizza

The New Swan

Hook Lighthouse

Creacon Wellness Retreat

The Willow Tree Cafe

Brandon House Hotel

M T Bellies

The Hooftop Bar and Cafe

The Strand Tavern

The Holy Grail

CoCoa Bakery

Four Star Pizza New Ross

Mullichain Cafe

The Hollow Bar & Seafood Restaurant

Ann McDonalds Cafe

Cliff Top Coffee

Golden Grill

Mannion’s Pub

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Shop…

Gadget Repair

T Squared

Breen Hardware

Barrow Office Supplies

Blossoms Ladieswear

Beechdale Garden Centre

Brooks of New Ross

Centra Ballinaboola Service Station

Cooney’s Florists

Euro Home

Sinnott’s Centra

Mannions Farm Shop

Mr. H. Menswear

Ronan’s Fish Shop

Full & Plenty

Gala Raheen & Greenway Stop

Butchers Best

The Bakehouse

Tony Breen Acme Blinds

The Clothesline Boutique

The Stove People

Tech Hub New Ross

Amy Jane’s Boutique

Barrow Bikes

Brownes Photography

Bonita Boutique

Forristals Jewellers

Byrnes Opticians

Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY Limited

FAB Hardware

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Visit…

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience

Hook Lighthouse

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Walking Tours

The Apex

John F Kennedy Arboretum

The Barrow Princess

Dunbrody Maze

Solas Croí Eco Spa – Brandon House

Abbey Par 3

Johnstown Castle

Passage East Car Ferry

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Explore…

Lacken Hill Trail

Carnivan Beach

Booley Bay Beach

Tintern Abbey

Dollar Bay Beach

Slievecoilltia

Duncannon Fort

Dunbrody Abbey

Medi-Fit

Duncannon Beach

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Shop…

Tech Hub New Ross

Brooks of New Ross

Bonita Boutique

Gadget Repair

Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY Limited

Ronan’s Fish Shop

FAB Hardware

Tony Breen Acme Blinds

Mr. H. Menswear

Byrnes Opticians

Euro Home

Sinnott’s Centra

The Bakehouse

Brownes Photography

Mannions Farm Shop

Gala Raheen & Greenway Stop

Butchers Best

T Squared

Beechdale Garden Centre

Full & Plenty

The Clothesline Boutique

Barrow Office Supplies

Blossoms Ladieswear

Amy Jane’s Boutique

Centra Ballinaboola Service Station

Barrow Bikes

Breen Hardware

Forristals Jewellers

Cooney’s Florists

The Stove People

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Eat…

The Willow Tree Cafe

Cliff Top Coffee

10 Nine

Mannion’s Pub

Mullichain Cafe

Coffee Box

Hook Lighthouse

Jade Garden

Mannions Farm Shop

Ann McDonalds Cafe

Creacon Wellness Retreat

The Hooftop Bar and Cafe

Cliff Top Coffee

The Hollow Bar & Seafood Restaurant

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Kings Bay Inn

Spider O’Brien’s Bar

Barrow Bikes

Golden Grill

The Strand Tavern

Four Star Pizza New Ross

Lin Garden & KK Pizza

The Wildflower Cafe

Brandon House Hotel

M T Bellies

CoCoa Bakery

The New Swan

The Holy Grail

Stay…

Baginbun Lodge

Horetown House

Fruit Hill Cottages

Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens

The Norman View Motorhome Park

The Stables Farmhouse

The Hollow Bar & Seafood Restaurant

Brandon House Hotel

Creacon Wellness Retreat

Wellness…

Jin-Ai-Kan Karate Academy New Ross

Harry Dooleys

Alberts Hair Design

The Apex

Ashgrove Yoga

Villa Beauty

Temperature Therapy Sports Spa

New Ross Osteopath

Caroline Hair.ie

Fadez BySayf

Rachel’s House of Hair

Medi-Fit

Just One Body

Healing Touch Massage & Wellness

John St. Barbers

Denise’s Beauty Clinic

NB CLASS Fitness

Solas Croí Eco Spa – Brandon House

ActiveLife

Business…

Harte Outdoor Lighting

John Tobin & Son Garage LTD

David Quigley Autos

Guardian Fire & Safety

Liam Murray Plant Ltd

Culcita Limited

Patrick Hennessy Skip Hire

The Rag

ShinyRide Valeting

Coghlan Kelly Solicitors

P.J. Roche’s

Fab D

Gatecraft

Lockwyse

Lucas Design

Christys Dry Cleaners

New Ross Auto Factors

New Ross Credit Union

The Hillside Bar

P N O’Gorman

Wipe Your Paws Dog Grooming Parlour

Lucky 13

Tasty Parlour the Gluten Free Kitchen

Ryan’s Automotive Ltd

Byrne Memorials New Ross

New Ross Boat Yard

Marshmeadows Quarter

JCE Tyres

Ross Vegas Tattoos

Wexford Home Preserves

Tholsel Inn

New Ross Properties

Hot House Fuels – Firewood

School Leavers Ability Projects

Wrap & Roll

Youth New Ross

Devils Wheels

PWP – Clean Machines

Forristal’s Sawmill

Urban Gym

Sherry FitzGerald Radford – New Ross

The Driver Factory

Corcorans Bar

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New Ross a town transformed

In the last number of years. The town of New Ross has gone through a complete transformation. With the opening of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, the town is now free of traffic becoming a place where families can wander through vibrant, colourful streets. A destination for holiday makers to experience the rugged Irish landscape along the coast of the district, the town is a leading example for the development of public realm spaces. New Ross has capitalised on it extremely rich history, preserving the charm of the town.

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Visit New Ross Blog

Small Things Like These – New Ross

The Film 'Small things like these' In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.The Locations Manager Mairead Sandford - Cillian Murphy's - 'Small things like these'. The upcoming...

Secret Valley’s Halloween Fall Festival

First Look at Secret Valley's Halloween Fall Festival ---- A special pumpkin patch and Witches’ Village has just been set up especially for spooky season. Clonroche' Ann O'Connor and her fantastic team have put an incredible effort into planning a new Pumpkin Farm and...

Dunbrody Abbey

Dunbrody AbbeyAbout Dunbrody Abbey was founded in 1170 on the instructions of Strongbow, by Herve de Montmorency (his uncle), after the Norman invasion of Ireland. It was completed circa 1220, but additions may have continued for some time. Herve de Montmorency made a...

Dunbrody Maze

Dunbrody MazeAbout Next to the Abbey is Dunbrody Castle, and on this site also, lies a visitor centre opened by the Earl of Belfast, only son of the 7th Marquess of Donegall. The Castle garden is the resting-place for an intricate yew hedge maze. Made with 1,500 yew...

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience

Dunbrody Famine Ship ExperienceAbout Dunbrody Famine Ship is one of the premier tourist attractions in the South East of Ireland. Centred on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant...

Slievecoilltia

SlievecoilltiaAbout Slievecoilltia a small mountain outside of New Ross is believed to have a significant connection with Irish mythology, the 275-metre ascent is nothing short of spectacular, with a breathtaking view from the top you can see the whole of Wexford on a...

John F Kennedy Arboretum

John F Kennedy Arboretum & SlievecoilltiaAbout The John F. Kennedy Arboretum is dedicated to the memory of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. It consists of 623 acres including 5,000 types of trees and shrubs planted in botanical sequence, 200 forest plots,...

Duncannon Fort

Duncannon FortAbout Duncannon Fort is an impressive presentation of a bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, part of Ireland’s Ancient East. This historic structure has gathered countless intriguing and awe-inspiring...

Tintern Abbey

Tintern AbbeyAbout This Cistercian monastery was founded c. 1200 by William, Earl Marshal on lands held through his marriage to the Irish heiress, Isabella de Clare. This abbey founded as a daughter-house of Tintern Major in Wales is often referred to as Tintern de...

Lacken Hill Trail

Lacken HillAbout Lacken Hillside Trail – This walk leads to the Forge Crossroads where stands a commemorative stone outlining the history of Denn’s forge where pikes were made prior to the Battle of Ross. Follow the blue arrows along the country road to the kissing...